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TMDB19551h 25mScience Fiction / Adventure / Horror

This Island Earth

2½ Years in the Making!

Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.

TMDB audience score

Based on 242 votes

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Availability in the US

Where the story is waiting

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This Island Earth at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 25m

At 1h 25m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes
Genres

Science Fiction · Adventure · Horror

TMDB files it under science fiction, adventure, and horror.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 242 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch This Island Earth tonight

  • It is a short one: 1h 25m, so it fits a late start.
  • It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 242 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about This Island Earth

Is This Island Earth scary?
MyCinema has not rated This Island Earth for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, adventure, and horror film.
Where can I watch This Island Earth in the US?
This Island Earth can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is This Island Earth?
This Island Earth runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
Is This Island Earth suitable for kids?
TMDB lists no age rating for This Island Earth in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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